Philosophers In SpaceWed, 16 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:40:26 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/website
enhttp://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/websitephilosophersinspace@gmail.com (philosophersinspace@gmail.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/4/a/e/c4ae3ed22951e988/0g_logo.pngPhilosophers In SpaceAaron Rabi and Thomas Smithblackmirror,education,philosophy,rickandmorty,scifi,startrekcleanphilosophersinspace@gmail.comepisodic0G40: Total Recall and Locke's Theory of Personal Identity, Part 2Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000Was 0G39 a little too short for you? Did you feel ultimately unfilled after listening to it? Well, good news! Here at Podcall, we can implant a part two that will feel so real and lifelike and enriching, it will make you forget your drab existence before hearing it. And that's not all! Pay extra and we'll throw in some paranoid delusions. Already feeling them? That's how you know it's working. Wondering when you'll know that it's stopped working?! That's the great part, you'll never be able to prove it either way. Enjoy!

That's right, it's Total Recall pt.2: Rise of the Mutants! We're lucky enough to have our wonderful special guest, Elizabeth Picciuto (@epicciuto on twitter) writer and associate editor of Arc Digital (ArcDigi on twitter). We continue with our discussion of the weirdness of memory based personhood, and try to squeeze in a little three boob lady analysis after dark.

]]>Was 0G39 a little too short for you? Did you feel ultimately unfilled after listening to it? Well, good news! Here at Podcall, we can implant a part two that will feel so real and lifelike and enriching, it will make you forget your drab existence before hearing it. And that's not all! Pay extra and we'll throw in some paranoid delusions. Already feeling them? That's how you know it's working. Wondering when you'll know that it's stopped working?! That's the great part, you'll never be able to prove it either way. Enjoy!

That's right, it's Total Recall pt.2: Rise of the Mutants! We're lucky enough to have our wonderful special guest, Elizabeth Picciuto (@epicciuto on twitter) writer and associate editor of Arc Digital (ArcDigi on twitter). We continue with our discussion of the weirdness of memory based personhood, and try to squeeze in a little three boob lady analysis after dark.

]]>36:46nofull0G39: Total Recall and Locke's Theory of Personal Identity, Part 1Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000Imagine if you could clean up any part of your memories, would you? Are there any days in the past few years, perhaps, that you might wish to remember differently? Would you worry that changing the memory would result in a different you? Would you worry it was wrong to trade a real memory for a fake one? Good, now hop in, cause we're going to mars!

That's right, it's Total Recall time, and we've got a wonderful special guest to join us. Elizabeth Picciuto (@epicciuto on twitter) writer and associate editor of Arc Digital (ArcDigi on twitter), who's article on fun philosophy movies inspired our selection for this week, joins us to discuss all the gear stripping Cronenberg glory that is Arnold's Total Recall. We also compare it to the deeply forgettable 2012 version and to the short story that I'll link here. I recommend absorbing all three back to back and then you'll have no idea what's real anymore.

]]>Imagine if you could clean up any part of your memories, would you? Are there any days in the past few years, perhaps, that you might wish to remember differently? Would you worry that changing the memory would result in a different you? Would you worry it was wrong to trade a real memory for a fake one? Good, now hop in, cause we're going to mars!

That's right, it's Total Recall time, and we've got a wonderful special guest to join us. Elizabeth Picciuto (@epicciuto on twitter) writer and associate editor of Arc Digital (ArcDigi on twitter), who's article on fun philosophy movies inspired our selection for this week, joins us to discuss all the gear stripping Cronenberg glory that is Arnold's Total Recall. We also compare it to the deeply forgettable 2012 version and to the short story that I'll link here. I recommend absorbing all three back to back and then you'll have no idea what's real anymore.

]]>33:35nofull0G38: Terminator 2 and Roko's Basilisk, Part 2Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT THAT MAY CAUSE FUTURE VERSIONS OF YOU TO BE TORTURED BY A ROBOT GOD.

^Technically not a joke.

Okay, if you're still reading, you're a brave soul indeed. This week we're wrapping up Terminator 2 with a discussion of one of the wildest thought experiments of the modern age, Roko's Basilisk, an idea so terrifying it was banned from the Lesswrong website for five years. We'll also be discussing some not so crazy fan interpretations of the gender politics of Terminator 2 vs. Aliens.

Also, coming up next is more Patron thank you Q and A time! So get your patron names changed and get your questions submitted and get excited for some other patron news, coming very soon!

]]>WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT THAT MAY CAUSE FUTURE VERSIONS OF YOU TO BE TORTURED BY A ROBOT GOD.

^Technically not a joke.

Okay, if you're still reading, you're a brave soul indeed. This week we're wrapping up Terminator 2 with a discussion of one of the wildest thought experiments of the modern age, Roko's Basilisk, an idea so terrifying it was banned from the Lesswrong website for five years. We'll also be discussing some not so crazy fan interpretations of the gender politics of Terminator 2 vs. Aliens.

Also, coming up next is more Patron thank you Q and A time! So get your patron names changed and get your questions submitted and get excited for some other patron news, coming very soon!

]]>38:38nofull0G37: Terminator 2 and the Bootstrap Paradox, Part 1Wed, 26 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000Download me if you want to live! J/K nothing can save you from the impending robopocalypse, but at least you can hear us talk about how the causal narrative makes no sense and John Connor is even better than Jesus because he appears to spring fully formed into the universe at some point. Maybe you can chat about it with the murderbot on the way to the human camps. That would actually be great, we're looking for new audiences and murderbots are a reliable demo.

]]>Download me if you want to live! J/K nothing can save you from the impending robopocalypse, but at least you can hear us talk about how the causal narrative makes no sense and John Connor is even better than Jesus because he appears to spring fully formed into the universe at some point. Maybe you can chat about it with the murderbot on the way to the human camps. That would actually be great, we're looking for new audiences and murderbots are a reliable demo.

]]>37:06nofull0G36: The Matrix and Skepticism, Part 2Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000What if I were to tell you that everything you know is wrong? What if I told you that the story you know is a system of control made up by people who want to keep you from the one real truth: The Matrix lacks a clear message on the problem of skepticism. On its own, it's kind of a confused mess of messaging. We dive into this issue, starting with a discussion of Plato's allegory of the cave and moving through Sextus Empiricus into the modern epistemic crisis we face. Can I justify forcing Thomas to watch the second movie? You'll have to tune in to find out.

]]>What if I were to tell you that everything you know is wrong? What if I told you that the story you know is a system of control made up by people who want to keep you from the one real truth: The Matrix lacks a clear message on the problem of skepticism. On its own, it's kind of a confused mess of messaging. We dive into this issue, starting with a discussion of Plato's allegory of the cave and moving through Sextus Empiricus into the modern epistemic crisis we face. Can I justify forcing Thomas to watch the second movie? You'll have to tune in to find out.

Do you hear that? That's the sound of conceptual inevitability. We all know this was coming, so grab your bondage gear and chug some red pills, cause Kansas is going bye bye! We're doing The Matrix and Skepticism. There's so much skepticism packed into this classic, we're gonna spread it out and let it breathe some. For part one, we cover the Cartesian style external world skepticism and the simulation theory skepticism. Next week we'll get to Plato's allegory of the Cave and some critiques of the message of The Matrix.

Recent appearances: Aaron was on Utah Outcasts! https://t.co/xCDyxSpE41 Thomas should come on more show, invite him places! He doesn't do enough podcasting and I think it's getting to him some.

]]>

Do you hear that? That's the sound of conceptual inevitability. We all know this was coming, so grab your bondage gear and chug some red pills, cause Kansas is going bye bye! We're doing The Matrix and Skepticism. There's so much skepticism packed into this classic, we're gonna spread it out and let it breathe some. For part one, we cover the Cartesian style external world skepticism and the simulation theory skepticism. Next week we'll get to Plato's allegory of the Cave and some critiques of the message of The Matrix.

Recent appearances: Aaron was on Utah Outcasts! https://t.co/xCDyxSpE41 Thomas should come on more show, invite him places! He doesn't do enough podcasting and I think it's getting to him some.

]]>36:49nofullListener Qs 6Wed, 05 Dec 2018 07:49:07 +0000Listener Q's 6, or 5 pt.2 depending on how you keep count. We get through every question and patron name there is! Plus, it's looking like we're gonna have a fun special guest next week back on the Patron feed. Stay tuned!

Recent appearances: Nothing this week, but soon, the stars will align again.

]]>Listener Q's 6, or 5 pt.2 depending on how you keep count. We get through every question and patron name there is! Plus, it's looking like we're gonna have a fun special guest next week back on the Patron feed. Stay tuned!

Recent appearances: Nothing this week, but soon, the stars will align again.

]]>44:19nofull0G34: The Good Place and Moral LuckWed, 05 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000Well, the cats out of the bag now. Everyone knows this is really The Bad Show. You'd think all the bickering between Thomas and I would have given it away sooner, but it's a relief to have it out in the open.

Kidding! Everything is great! We're doing season two of The Good Place, a show we both think is great, and we're talking about Moral Luck, something you will all soon think is great! I strongly recommend the paper this week, I think it's an acceptable level of readable and has some real gems in it:

Recent appearances: Thomas is back from QED! Invite us on your show! We have some guest appearances coming up but the more the merrier!

]]>Well, the cats out of the bag now. Everyone knows this is really The Bad Show. You'd think all the bickering between Thomas and I would have given it away sooner, but it's a relief to have it out in the open.

Kidding! Everything is great! We're doing season two of The Good Place, a show we both think is great, and we're talking about Moral Luck, something you will all soon think is great! I strongly recommend the paper this week, I think it's an acceptable level of readable and has some real gems in it:

Recent appearances: Thomas is back from QED! Invite us on your show! We have some guest appearances coming up but the more the merrier!

]]>38:18nofullListener Qs 5Wed, 28 Nov 2018 07:05:22 +0000Hey y'all! No jokes on this one, just a sincere thank you to our listeners and especially our patrons for keeping us in orbit. We had so much fun doing these, and as you'll here there's more fun on the way!

]]>Hey y'all! No jokes on this one, just a sincere thank you to our listeners and especially our patrons for keeping us in orbit. We had so much fun doing these, and as you'll here there's more fun on the way!

]]>38:11nofull0G33: Aliens and The Second SexWed, 28 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000Hop to, marines! We've got feminist critiques to drop on some unsuspecting sex monsters. We're breaking down the blockbuster hit Aliens, and putting it through the ringer in ways that make me deeply uncomfortable, given I was raised on this movie. Luckily we have Thomas on hand to remind us how terrible it is. Here are some links on The Second Sex:

Recent appearances: Thomas is back from QED! Invite us on your show! He have some guest appearances coming up but we can always use more!

]]>Hop to, marines! We've got feminist critiques to drop on some unsuspecting sex monsters. We're breaking down the blockbuster hit Aliens, and putting it through the ringer in ways that make me deeply uncomfortable, given I was raised on this movie. Luckily we have Thomas on hand to remind us how terrible it is. Here are some links on The Second Sex:

Recent appearances: Thomas is back from QED! Invite us on your show! He have some guest appearances coming up but we can always use more!

]]>38:13nofull0G32: Alien and The Corporation as SociopathWed, 21 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000This week we're breaking out the big guns, except not really because one of the greatest horror movies of all time ain't got no guns. Just some ineffective flamethrowers misused by some schluby rockhoppers. Best in class on all fronts, Alien! We're mixing it up with the 2003 cultural touchstone The Corporation. A book/movie about how corporate persons are functionally sociopaths. We attempt some pushback on that, which goes about as well as the pushback humans give in the corporation dominated Xenoverse. And if just one alien isn't enough nightmarish space rape for you, we're doing Aliens's next week. It's Thomas's first time, so lets all pressure him to liveblog it. While we're chatting, what sort of rock is worth carrying through alien infested space? Or is the mining thing all a clever ruse?! Okay, here's some links:

Recent appearances: Thomas is off at QED, appearing to British people or something. Aaron's going to be on an upcoming episode of Utah Outcasts, so keep an ear out for that. Help us out by convincing people they should totally have us on and then we can turn them into pod people like you. (I really try to make it worth it for the folks who read all the way to the end)

]]>This week we're breaking out the big guns, except not really because one of the greatest horror movies of all time ain't got no guns. Just some ineffective flamethrowers misused by some schluby rockhoppers. Best in class on all fronts, Alien! We're mixing it up with the 2003 cultural touchstone The Corporation. A book/movie about how corporate persons are functionally sociopaths. We attempt some pushback on that, which goes about as well as the pushback humans give in the corporation dominated Xenoverse. And if just one alien isn't enough nightmarish space rape for you, we're doing Aliens's next week. It's Thomas's first time, so lets all pressure him to liveblog it. While we're chatting, what sort of rock is worth carrying through alien infested space? Or is the mining thing all a clever ruse?! Okay, here's some links:

Recent appearances: Thomas is off at QED, appearing to British people or something. Aaron's going to be on an upcoming episode of Utah Outcasts, so keep an ear out for that. Help us out by convincing people they should totally have us on and then we can turn them into pod people like you. (I really try to make it worth it for the folks who read all the way to the end)

Congrats, you're all our language slaves now. We learned the secret words of the Ur language developed by the ancient masters to code the behavior of their followers and now our cult is going to really kick in to high gear. Hope you enjoy this part two, featuring both a new set of intro quotes and our returning special guest Noah Lugeons of Puzzle in a Thunderstorm fame.

Recent appearances: None recently. Have us on your show, it's what the hypnotoad desires.

]]>Ai Oh EH ME PA TI

Congrats, you're all our language slaves now. We learned the secret words of the Ur language developed by the ancient masters to code the behavior of their followers and now our cult is going to really kick in to high gear. Hope you enjoy this part two, featuring both a new set of intro quotes and our returning special guest Noah Lugeons of Puzzle in a Thunderstorm fame.

Recent appearances: None recently. Have us on your show, it's what the hypnotoad desires.

]]>38:07nofull0G30: Snow Crash and Libertarianism, Part 1Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000Grab your poons and crank your toons, we're blasting into the wild world of Snow Crash. With the help of our amazing special guest, Noah Lugeons from the Puzzle in a Thunderstorm crew, we're diving deep into the political symbolism of Stevenson's most famous work, and next week we'll be back to talk the philosophy of language in Snow Crash.

Recent appearances: None recently. Have us on your show, we'll bring the nerd and the fury.

]]>Grab your poons and crank your toons, we're blasting into the wild world of Snow Crash. With the help of our amazing special guest, Noah Lugeons from the Puzzle in a Thunderstorm crew, we're diving deep into the political symbolism of Stevenson's most famous work, and next week we'll be back to talk the philosophy of language in Snow Crash.

Recent appearances: None recently. Have us on your show, we'll bring the nerd and the fury.

]]>39:42nofull0G29: Ex Machina and the AI Box Problem, Part 2Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000Welcome back to our thrilling conclusion of Ex Machina. Since this was a such a heavily requested fan favorite we took suggestions for topics for this part two, so we end up spending a fair bit of time discussing the AI Box problem and male gaze.

Don't forget to post quotes for the intro on the patreon thread, and get your hopes up about a special guest for next show!

Recent appearances: None in this dimension. Hit us up before our spaceship flies into another wormhole.

]]>Welcome back to our thrilling conclusion of Ex Machina. Since this was a such a heavily requested fan favorite we took suggestions for topics for this part two, so we end up spending a fair bit of time discussing the AI Box problem and male gaze.

Don't forget to post quotes for the intro on the patreon thread, and get your hopes up about a special guest for next show!

Recent appearances: None in this dimension. Hit us up before our spaceship flies into another wormhole.

]]>36:06nofull0G28: Ex Machina and Mary the Color Scientist, Part 1Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000You requested, and requested, and requested, and we finally got there! Ex Machina, one of the strongest horror sci-fi movies to come out in the past decade. There is so much wonderful content to this movie we're spreading it out over two episodes. For this first one, we focus on the thought experiment of Mary in the colorless room, and how it relates to the problem of consciousness for AI that we first addressed in episodes 4 and 5 (which we strongly recommend you re-listen to if you). And then after dark, of course, there's sexy time talk.

]]>You requested, and requested, and requested, and we finally got there! Ex Machina, one of the strongest horror sci-fi movies to come out in the past decade. There is so much wonderful content to this movie we're spreading it out over two episodes. For this first one, we focus on the thought experiment of Mary in the colorless room, and how it relates to the problem of consciousness for AI that we first addressed in episodes 4 and 5 (which we strongly recommend you re-listen to if you). And then after dark, of course, there's sexy time talk.

]]>34:11nofull0G27: Galaxy Quest and Toxic Fandom, Part 2Wed, 17 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000Never give up your fandom! Never surrender shipping! Today we're fanning out over the amazing Galaxy Quest, a gem that just keeps getting better with age. We talk about how it was a roadmap for the kinds of fandom that have since gone from fringe to mainstream. Then we discuss some of the textbook features of toxic fandom and practices fans can engage in to enjoy their art without it becoming harmful. Hopefully we managed to cover everything possible, but I doubt it.

Announcement: Next week we'll be doing another Patron thank you Q and A, so get your Qs together and bring em to patreon, or if you really hate that platform you can email us.

Recent appearances: Nothing recently! We do children's parties, if that helps. Thomas especially, he can bring his own child if you're short. Her experience machine is portable and can network with the other kid's machines.

]]>Never give up your fandom! Never surrender shipping! Today we're fanning out over the amazing Galaxy Quest, a gem that just keeps getting better with age. We talk about how it was a roadmap for the kinds of fandom that have since gone from fringe to mainstream. Then we discuss some of the textbook features of toxic fandom and practices fans can engage in to enjoy their art without it becoming harmful. Hopefully we managed to cover everything possible, but I doubt it.

Announcement: Next week we'll be doing another Patron thank you Q and A, so get your Qs together and bring em to patreon, or if you really hate that platform you can email us.

Recent appearances: Nothing recently! We do children's parties, if that helps. Thomas especially, he can bring his own child if you're short. Her experience machine is portable and can network with the other kid's machines.

]]>45:46nofull0G26: Pickle Rick and Toxic Fandom, Part 1Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000Wub a lub a dub dub and other overused catchphrases! What up my squanches? This week we dive into the beating heart of Rick and Morty fandom. We're talking Pickle Rick, arguably the best episode in the best season of one of the best shows in any possible universe. We talk about the whole arc of the show and why some fans who identify strongly with Rick have trouble keeping up with the character's personal growth, to the detriment of everyone who wants to enjoy Rick and Morty. Aw Geeze

Next week we're looking at Galaxy Quest as a meditation on how to grow from toxic fandom back into healthy fandom.

]]>Wub a lub a dub dub and other overused catchphrases! What up my squanches? This week we dive into the beating heart of Rick and Morty fandom. We're talking Pickle Rick, arguably the best episode in the best season of one of the best shows in any possible universe. We talk about the whole arc of the show and why some fans who identify strongly with Rick have trouble keeping up with the character's personal growth, to the detriment of everyone who wants to enjoy Rick and Morty. Aw Geeze

Next week we're looking at Galaxy Quest as a meditation on how to grow from toxic fandom back into healthy fandom.

]]>39:06nofull0G25: Minority Report and Time ParadoxesWed, 03 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000As sometimes happens, we've generated a minority report to last episode's majority report. The differences between the short story and the movie are substantial, including a reversal in the outcome. While we have much debate over whether this minority report reflects a flaw in the system or a feature, we're putting it forward in the spirit of transparency and to avoid space fascism. By listening to this report, you may create an infinite regress of your own reports, but we're willing to take that risk.

Announcement: We've updated our patreon goals since we kind of just did them anyway. Now, 300 patrons gets us 15 more minutes of show per episode! We need it too, there is so many supporting characters and moments that deserve more love.

]]>As sometimes happens, we've generated a minority report to last episode's majority report. The differences between the short story and the movie are substantial, including a reversal in the outcome. While we have much debate over whether this minority report reflects a flaw in the system or a feature, we're putting it forward in the spirit of transparency and to avoid space fascism. By listening to this report, you may create an infinite regress of your own reports, but we're willing to take that risk.

Announcement: We've updated our patreon goals since we kind of just did them anyway. Now, 300 patrons gets us 15 more minutes of show per episode! We need it too, there is so many supporting characters and moments that deserve more love.

]]>48:23nofull0G24: Minority Report and Prescient UtilitarianismWed, 26 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000This episode will serve as our majority report on the movie Minority Report. We cover the movie's relationship to Utilitarianism and the common objection that we can't predict the future. Next week we will present our minority report on the short story Minority Report, where we'll cover how the story addresses prescience and determinism. The major difference is that this episodes content is beefed up with about 40 minutes of Tom Cruise running.

Announcement: We've updated our patreon goals since we kind of just did them anyway. Now, 300 patrons gets us 15 more minutes of show per episode! We need it too, there is so many supporting characters and moments that deserve more love.

Recent appearances: None recently. Have us on your show, it's what the hypnotoad desires.

]]>This episode will serve as our majority report on the movie Minority Report. We cover the movie's relationship to Utilitarianism and the common objection that we can't predict the future. Next week we will present our minority report on the short story Minority Report, where we'll cover how the story addresses prescience and determinism. The major difference is that this episodes content is beefed up with about 40 minutes of Tom Cruise running.

Announcement: We've updated our patreon goals since we kind of just did them anyway. Now, 300 patrons gets us 15 more minutes of show per episode! We need it too, there is so many supporting characters and moments that deserve more love.

Recent appearances: None recently. Have us on your show, it's what the hypnotoad desires.

]]>38:22nofull0G23: Harrison Bergeron and Equality of OutcomeWed, 19 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000Throw off your shackles, sheeple! This is the podcast the gubment doesn't want you to hear. We're discussing the famous short story Harrison Bergeron and why it seems like people so often interpret it in problematic ways.

Announcement: We're updating our patreon goals since we kind of just did them anyway. Next stop, 300 patrons gets us 15 more minutes of show per episode! We need it too, there is so much we're not getting to cover on each thing.

Recent appearances: None recently. Have us on your show, we'll bring the nerd and the fury.

]]>Throw off your shackles, sheeple! This is the podcast the gubment doesn't want you to hear. We're discussing the famous short story Harrison Bergeron and why it seems like people so often interpret it in problematic ways.

Announcement: We're updating our patreon goals since we kind of just did them anyway. Next stop, 300 patrons gets us 15 more minutes of show per episode! We need it too, there is so much we're not getting to cover on each thing.

Recent appearances: None recently. Have us on your show, we'll bring the nerd and the fury.

]]>39:54nofull0G22: Gattaca and Genetic DeterminismWed, 12 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000Our first ever patron selected episode topic, and suspiciously Thomas's favorite. I'm sure that has nothing to do with it winning the tie vote over Aaron's choice, Minority Report. Kidding! We love all our topics equally. This is a really fun one and we cover several important ethical and philosophical issues relating to genetic programming.

]]>Our first ever patron selected episode topic, and suspiciously Thomas's favorite. I'm sure that has nothing to do with it winning the tie vote over Aaron's choice, Minority Report. Kidding! We love all our topics equally. This is a really fun one and we cover several important ethical and philosophical issues relating to genetic programming.

]]>42:43nofullOG21: DS9 Dax and Queer PersonhoodWed, 05 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000I have seized the means of pod production and installed Callie Wright as our new leader. Long live Callie Wright!

Thomas had a thing this week, so Callie and I recorded on the Deep Space Nine episode "Dax" (ep1.7 or 1.8 depending on service). We talk about queer theory and Star Trek, as well as persistence of personhood after radical changes in personality. And there should actually be new intro quotes this week unlike the lies I told last week that no one read anyway. And! Next week we're doing Gattaca and genetic inequality.

Recent appearances: Nothing recently, though a few coming up. Have us on your show, we'll bring the nerd and the funk!

]]>I have seized the means of pod production and installed Callie Wright as our new leader. Long live Callie Wright!

Thomas had a thing this week, so Callie and I recorded on the Deep Space Nine episode "Dax" (ep1.7 or 1.8 depending on service). We talk about queer theory and Star Trek, as well as persistence of personhood after radical changes in personality. And there should actually be new intro quotes this week unlike the lies I told last week that no one read anyway. And! Next week we're doing Gattaca and genetic inequality.

Recent appearances: Nothing recently, though a few coming up. Have us on your show, we'll bring the nerd and the funk!

]]>36:54nofullListener Qs 4Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:31:40 +0000Back again for part two of answering your questions and speaking your unspeakable names. Hope you enjoy! Next week we're back to our regular schedule with another top requested movie: Ex Machina!

Recent appearances: We haven't been on anything recently, depending on your linear perception of time. In the future we're on some really awesome shows and have great conversations, it's just that none of us know it yet.

]]>Back again for part two of answering your questions and speaking your unspeakable names. Hope you enjoy! Next week we're back to our regular schedule with another top requested movie: Ex Machina!

Recent appearances: We haven't been on anything recently, depending on your linear perception of time. In the future we're on some really awesome shows and have great conversations, it's just that none of us know it yet.

]]>35:22nofullListener Qs 3Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:30:14 +0000We're taking two episodes to say thanks to all the people making this show possible and to answer their excellent questions. This episode is special too. Aaron drops the most radioactive take he has ever dropped on record. Definitely make sure you're on the Facebook group, as the fallout is likely to be Chernobleque.

Recent appearances: We haven't been on anything recently, depending on your linear perception of time. In the future we're on some really awesome shows and have great conversations, it's just that none of us know it yet.

]]>We're taking two episodes to say thanks to all the people making this show possible and to answer their excellent questions. This episode is special too. Aaron drops the most radioactive take he has ever dropped on record. Definitely make sure you're on the Facebook group, as the fallout is likely to be Chernobleque.

Recent appearances: We haven't been on anything recently, depending on your linear perception of time. In the future we're on some really awesome shows and have great conversations, it's just that none of us know it yet.

]]>36:34nofull0G20: Black Mirror, Hang the DJ, Part 2: Predicting CompatibilityWed, 29 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000Hang the DJ continues. Again and again and again, probably about 1000 times, depending on which number you're fixated on.

There is a way you can tell it's a new version, though, cause we got all new intro quotes! Thanks so much for sending those in, such a great selection to choose from, and if you didn't hear yours, don't worry it is in the hopper for future rounds.

Recent appearances: Check out Thomas on the most recent episode of Cognitive Dissonance! There is a lot of talk of buttsex. Like, a lot a lot.

]]>Hang the DJ continues. Again and again and again, probably about 1000 times, depending on which number you're fixated on.

There is a way you can tell it's a new version, though, cause we got all new intro quotes! Thanks so much for sending those in, such a great selection to choose from, and if you didn't hear yours, don't worry it is in the hopper for future rounds.

Recent appearances: Check out Thomas on the most recent episode of Cognitive Dissonance! There is a lot of talk of buttsex. Like, a lot a lot.

]]>38:09nofull0G19: Black Mirror, Hang the DJ, Part 1: Newcomb's ParadoxWed, 22 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000We've returned to Black Mirror to talk about one of the episodes that started this all, Hand the DJ. Or maybe we're just yet another simulation of that in a test by a marketing brand to see if this show would work. Hard to say, really.

Speaking of endless cycles, we're due for a new set of intro quotes so if you're a $5+ patron make sure you head over to the patreon site to submit suggestions and vote for your favorites! And we've got the signed book raffle on July 4 for Hamilton and Philosophy as just another way to say thank!

Recent appearances: Check out Thomas on an upcoming episode of Cognitive Dissonance! Should be out soon!

]]>We've returned to Black Mirror to talk about one of the episodes that started this all, Hand the DJ. Or maybe we're just yet another simulation of that in a test by a marketing brand to see if this show would work. Hard to say, really.

Speaking of endless cycles, we're due for a new set of intro quotes so if you're a $5+ patron make sure you head over to the patreon site to submit suggestions and vote for your favorites! And we've got the signed book raffle on July 4 for Hamilton and Philosophy as just another way to say thank!

Recent appearances: Check out Thomas on an upcoming episode of Cognitive Dissonance! Should be out soon!

]]>34:33nofull0G18: Dune Part Three, The Cycle of PoliticsWed, 15 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000For the last (or is it?) part of our Dune saga, we look at the political aspects of the universe and dive into the theory that all societies go through cycles of government none of which are stable.

Recent appearances: None this week. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>For the last (or is it?) part of our Dune saga, we look at the political aspects of the universe and dive into the theory that all societies go through cycles of government none of which are stable.

Recent appearances: None this week. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>36:23nofullOG17: Dune Part Two, Kwisatz Haderach and Self-PerfectionWed, 08 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000The time for exposition is over! The one who can be in many places at once has finally arrived, metaphorically. Learn all about Aaron's crackpot theory for how to be the Kwisatz Haderach that you want to see in the world.

Recent appearances: Check out Aaron on a recent bonus episode of This Week in News with Kevin and Benedict, where we break down a chapter of a book no human should ever read: http://kevinandbenedict.com/twin-dinesh-dsouza-the-big-lie-review-chapter-8/

]]>The time for exposition is over! The one who can be in many places at once has finally arrived, metaphorically. Learn all about Aaron's crackpot theory for how to be the Kwisatz Haderach that you want to see in the world.

Recent appearances: Check out Aaron on a recent bonus episode of This Week in News with Kevin and Benedict, where we break down a chapter of a book no human should ever read: http://kevinandbenedict.com/twin-dinesh-dsouza-the-big-lie-review-chapter-8/

]]>36:15nofullOG16: Dune Part One, the ExpositioningWed, 01 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000For many episodes our people have waited for the poda al Gaib, the pod from the outer world. Finally, the prophecy is fulfilled. Yet many questions remain unanswered. Can we successfully explain the plot of Dune, and thereby avoid the podcast jihad? How many side characters with weird makeup choices do we have to cover before we can actually get to the philosophy? What philosophy are we even going to talk about in this jumbled acid trip of a christ tale? Stay tuned for however many parts this takes, cause the studio wouldn't allow me to do my seven hour "no really, you'll see the truth of everything after this one" version. Cowards.

Recent appearances: None this week. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>For many episodes our people have waited for the poda al Gaib, the pod from the outer world. Finally, the prophecy is fulfilled. Yet many questions remain unanswered. Can we successfully explain the plot of Dune, and thereby avoid the podcast jihad? How many side characters with weird makeup choices do we have to cover before we can actually get to the philosophy? What philosophy are we even going to talk about in this jumbled acid trip of a christ tale? Stay tuned for however many parts this takes, cause the studio wouldn't allow me to do my seven hour "no really, you'll see the truth of everything after this one" version. Cowards.

Recent appearances: None this week. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>40:31nofullOG15: Orville and the Prime DirectiveWed, 25 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000Prepare to have your destiny as a listener reshaped by paternalistic influences! We have on a wonderful guest, David Kyle Johnson of the Great Courses series to talk about the Season 1 Finale of The Orville (available on Hulu) and the ethics of the prime directive, a classic of the Star Trek Universe. Also, does anyone get a Brigadoon vibe from the planet in this episode? Didn't get to bring that up in the show, so easter egg for folks who actually read these.

Next Week's Material: We're doing Dune finally!!!! I waited 15 whole episodes before subjecting Thomas to the David Lynch version. But now it's here! There's so much to cover it's almost certainly gonna be a two parter, so strap in.

Recent appearances: None this week. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>Prepare to have your destiny as a listener reshaped by paternalistic influences! We have on a wonderful guest, David Kyle Johnson of the Great Courses series to talk about the Season 1 Finale of The Orville (available on Hulu) and the ethics of the prime directive, a classic of the Star Trek Universe. Also, does anyone get a Brigadoon vibe from the planet in this episode? Didn't get to bring that up in the show, so easter egg for folks who actually read these.

Next Week's Material: We're doing Dune finally!!!! I waited 15 whole episodes before subjecting Thomas to the David Lynch version. But now it's here! There's so much to cover it's almost certainly gonna be a two parter, so strap in.

Recent appearances: None this week. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>39:45nofullListener Qs 2Wed, 18 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000We take another week to answer your questions, as sponsored by the super fun game of torturing Aaron by making him say names out loud. Thank you all so so much for supporting the show and we will continue to periodically do these Q and A's, with plenty of heads up so you can all change your patreon names like the monsters that you are.

]]>We take another week to answer your questions, as sponsored by the super fun game of torturing Aaron by making him say names out loud. Thank you all so so much for supporting the show and we will continue to periodically do these Q and A's, with plenty of heads up so you can all change your patreon names like the monsters that you are.

]]>33:27nofull0G14: The Good Place and Justice vs. MercyWed, 11 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000Welcome! Everything is fine. You're listening to the good podcast now. You're extremely lucky. Only a tiny portion of the population with high podcasting scores ever get to hear this show. You're here because you earned it. Congrats! Today we'll be discussing the overall concept of the show "The Good Place" (no spoilers) and how it relates to Justice and Mercy. Forking Awesome!

Recent appearances: Check out Aaron on the upcoming episode of She Talks Atheism!

]]>Welcome! Everything is fine. You're listening to the good podcast now. You're extremely lucky. Only a tiny portion of the population with high podcasting scores ever get to hear this show. You're here because you earned it. Congrats! Today we'll be discussing the overall concept of the show "The Good Place" (no spoilers) and how it relates to Justice and Mercy. Forking Awesome!

Recent appearances: Check out Aaron on the upcoming episode of She Talks Atheism!

]]>43:39nofull0G13: Westworld and Virtue Theory, Part 2 - with Eli Bosnick!Wed, 04 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000Do these violent delights really have violent ends? Does the park show you who you really are, or does it shape who you become? Is there any way we can use artificial entities to help humans be better, or is it doomed to make us worse? We'll fail to answer these questions and more in our thrilling conclusion to our Westworld two parter.

Recent appearances: None this week, but several coming soon. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>Do these violent delights really have violent ends? Does the park show you who you really are, or does it shape who you become? Is there any way we can use artificial entities to help humans be better, or is it doomed to make us worse? We'll fail to answer these questions and more in our thrilling conclusion to our Westworld two parter.

Recent appearances: None this week, but several coming soon. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>39:53nofull0G12: Westworld and Morality Simulators, Part 1 - with Eli Bosnick!Wed, 27 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000Within our podcasts exists a maze. It is a maze built for you, to help you achieve your philosophical becoming. Each step in the maze is essential, though it may not always be clear why at the time. At this step in the maze, we discuss the rapey origins of Westworld and why they could never get the park insured.

Recent appearances: None this week, but several coming soon. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>Within our podcasts exists a maze. It is a maze built for you, to help you achieve your philosophical becoming. Each step in the maze is essential, though it may not always be clear why at the time. At this step in the maze, we discuss the rapey origins of Westworld and why they could never get the park insured.

Recent appearances: None this week, but several coming soon. Contact us to come on your show. We promise not to Borg you...much...

]]>35:11nofull0G11: Full Metal Alchemist and DeathWed, 13 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000The first rule of podcasting is the law of equivalent awesome. To obtain an awesome podcast, something of equal awesomeness must be lost:

Recent appearances: Check out Thomas and Aaron on this weeks Bi Any Means podcast, and check out Aaron on this weeks Reasonable Risk podcast.

]]>37:04nofullListener Qs #1Wed, 28 Mar 2018 05:04:05 +0000We wanted to say thank you for the overwhelming support, and to do that we've mixed in two things we think you will enjoy. Hearing us thank you each personally alternating with answering your in depth patron questions on episodes 1-5. For those we didn't get to yet, we will definitely do more of these so please keep posting your questions and help us find more patrons so we can do more bonus content sooner!]]>We wanted to say thank you for the overwhelming support, and to do that we've mixed in two things we think you will enjoy. Hearing us thank you each personally alternating with answering your in depth patron questions on episodes 1-5. For those we didn't get to yet, we will definitely do more of these so please keep posting your questions and help us find more patrons so we can do more bonus content sooner!]]>34:43nofull0G5: Twilight Zone and the Chinese RoomWed, 21 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000Imagine a premise so implausible, it makes you question the very nature of personhood. Now imagine a thought experiment so implausible, it makes you question your own mind. The Twilight Zone ep1.7 The Lonely and the Chinese Room, they go together like Rob'ts and consciousness.

]]>Imagine a premise so implausible, it makes you question the very nature of personhood. Now imagine a thought experiment so implausible, it makes you question your own mind. The Twilight Zone ep1.7 The Lonely and the Chinese Room, they go together like Rob'ts and consciousness.

]]>41:02nofull0G4: Star Trek: TNG and AI PersonhoodWed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000Philosopher's log, showdate 02272018. We've encountered Season 2, Episode 9 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and are currently studying it for clues to the nature of artificial personhood. Attempts to address the subject have failed, so we've turned to a thought experiment from 20th century earth; the Turing Test.

]]>Philosopher's log, showdate 02272018. We've encountered Season 2, Episode 9 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and are currently studying it for clues to the nature of artificial personhood. Attempts to address the subject have failed, so we've turned to a thought experiment from 20th century earth; the Turing Test.

Guest Appearances: Aaron was on This Week in News with Kevin and Benedict. Check it out! http://kevinandbenedict.com/twin-one-year-anniversary-edition/

]]>Good news, everyone! On this weeks episode we're diving into Futurama and into Fry himself. We're breaking down ep3.4 Parasites Lost and discussing the classic philosophical problem, the Ship of Theseus. After Dark, we rally sympathy for symbiote rights. #AllWormsMatter

We break down one of the most popular episodes of Black Mirror and consider our first great thought experiment, Nozick’s experience machine. Then, after hours, Thomas breaks out the wet blankets for everyone.

Guest Spots: Look out for Aaron and Thomas on upcoming episodes of Resonable Risk, God Awful Movies, The News with Kevin and Benedict, and many more!

]]>Source material: Black Mirror Season 4 Episode 1: USS Callister

We break down one of the most popular episodes of Black Mirror and consider our first great thought experiment, Nozick’s experience machine. Then, after hours, Thomas breaks out the wet blankets for everyone.

Guest Spots: Look out for Aaron and Thomas on upcoming episodes of Resonable Risk, God Awful Movies, The News with Kevin and Benedict, and many more!

]]>36:11cleanfiction,science,black,mirror,education,philosophyWe break down one of the most popular episodes of Black Mirror and consider our first great thought experiment, Nozick’s experience machine. In the bonus content, Thomas breaks out the wet blankets for everyone.11full